The Value of a Mentor
When people know the value mentorship can bring to someone’s life, they’re more likely to mentor someone themselves. Read what some of our leaders have to say about the value of mentorship: “Mentoring can propel a person leap years ahead in life by providing valuable insight and experience without the pain and set back of […]
Do kids want mentors?
Chuck and Kyler are a mentor/mentee with the One80 Mentorship program through our Juvenile Justice Ministry. We shot this video towards the beginning of COVID and we think you’ll be encouraged to hear what drew Chuck and Kyler together and how they’ve both grown through this friendship. https://youtu.be/nwNvfaJPRIE Update: Chuck and Kyler continue to connect […]
Top Tips from Tacoma YFC Mentors
Jumping in as a new mentor can feel intimidating. Am I too old? I haven’t talked to a teenager since I was one…what do I say? What if I don’t have all the answers? Every leader at Tacoma YFC once asked themselves the same questions! Here are some of their pro-tips: Chuck Walle, One80 Mentorship […]
We Are Grateful
“And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on […]
Light, Not Heat
I remember it just like it was yesterday: Black Diamond middle school camp 2019. I was leading a cabin of 5 middle school boys and one of the most difficult tasks of my day was to wake them up and get them moving towards breakfast. The only way I found that would work was for […]
God cares, regardless
Ministry can often become a huge part of one’s identity. You can get tempted to find worth in helping others, teaching the bible, praying for others, being looked up to, etc. A couple of months ago, I was having a one-on-one meeting with one of the volunteer leaders from our Tacoma Parent Life ministry. We […]
Take Care
My life has not been easy in the midst of the murder of George Floyd and most recently the shooting and successive paralysis of Jacob Blake. In fact my family, my black friends and I are triggered back to our own life-threatening experiences with racism. I am overwhelmed and honestly finding it hard to compartmentalize […]
Who’s ministering to whom?
If you’ve been around Youth for Christ for a while–or not very long at all–you’ll hear the word “relationship” being used a lot. The very concept of “relationship” is foundational in everything that we do. All of our ministries are designed to engage youth in authentic, Christ-sharing relationships. Our methods for introducing youth to the […]
Uncertainty, meet Certainty.
Several months ago, Covid-19 upended our existence. Work changed drastically and social norms and easy rhythms became fraught with uncertainty. Then came the struggles over racial inequality and the call to examine our policies, our country, and our own lives. We wonder, will we ever be able to hug our elderly loved ones again? Will […]
What if the kids don’t show?
As the months have come and gone during this COVID season, many beautiful ministry stories have surfaced. Students are coming to know Jesus over Zoom, leaders are dropping off socially distant snack prizes, there are online games and connections galore. It’s amazing. As part of a team on a campus that entered the pandemic with […]
